Farmstros May Player of the Month Candidates

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With June upon us, here are the ten candidates for the Farmstros May Player of the Month. Voting will continue through the end of Sunday, June 5. Please note Robinson Cancel and Jordan Lyles both had months that merited inclusion on this ballot. However, they are not eligible since they were promoted to the big leagues before the end of May.

Jose Altuve, 21 (age as of June 1), 2B, Corpus Christi. Word just came out today that Altuve is on his way to Corpus Christi. He spent May in Lancaster. The April Farmstros Player of the Month, Altuve continued his impressive performance going 47 for 121 with seven doubles, three triples, three home runs, 22 RBI, 19 runs scored and six stolen bases.

Adam Bailey, 23, OF, Lexington. Bailey was 34 for 111 in May. He had eight doubles, one triple, five home runs and 18 RBI.

David Carpenter, 26, RHP, Oklahoma City. Carpenter spent the month between Corpus Christi and Oklahoma City. He made a total of 12 appearances, pitching 11 scoreless innings. He had four saves and 12 strikeouts.

Grant Hogue, 25, OF, Lancaster. Hogue was 27 for 75 with six doubles, 10 RBI and five stolen bases.

Dallas Keuchel, 23, LHP, Corpus Christi. Keuchel made five starts in the month. He pitched 30 1/3 innings, posting a 2.37 ERA. He wrapped up his month with a complete game shutout in his final start.

Emilio King, 22, OF, Lexington. King batted .400 in the month (30 for 75). He had four doubles, two home runs and 12 RBI.

Andy Van Hekken, 32, LHP, Oklahoma City. Van Hekken continued making his case for a return to the big leagues. He had 11 appearances, including one start in May. He pitched 18 1/3 innings, posted an 0.98 ERA and struck out 22 batters.